The 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Championship will feature a historic matchup between South Carolina and UCLA on Sunday, April 5 at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC. South Carolina, led by Dawn Staley, defeated reigning champion UConn to reach the final, while UCLA extended its 30-game winning streak by overcoming Texas in the Final Four. This marks the first time both No. 1 seeds have met in the title game, with South Carolina aiming for its fourth overall championship and UCLA chasing its first national title.